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New Yoga Studio Comes to Lacey
You are invited to go check out the new Yoga
Studio, Lovelight on Main located at 725 S. Main Street in
Forked River.
Marissa McIntyre, owner/teacher, left her 9-5 job
to pursue her passion of yoga. She received her RYT hours
through Sri Dharma Mittra physical and spiritual teachings.
It is her hope to help others bring peace and clarity to their
lives.
All the teachers are RYT certified in all different
levels and styles. Some of the styles of classes are: Gentle,
Vinyasa, Restorative, and Dharma. They also feature a
separate meditation room.
Lovelight on Main is open seven days a week, with
morning and evening classes available. They will hold
monthly yoga workshops as well as specialty classes. It is
best to check out their website, www.lovelightonmain.com
for their schedule. Currently Lovelight on Main is offering
Grand Opening Specials and pricing. Any questions, please
call 609-756-0796. ~ See ad on page 9

OCTOBER 2016
Lacey Branch to Celebrate 40th
Anniversary with Community
The Ocean County Library’s Lacey Branch, 10
East Lacey Road, invites the public to celebrate its 40th
anniversary with a variety of special programs on Saturday,
October 8th.
“Branch staff and The Friends of the Lacey Library
are looking forward to celebrating ‘40 Years of Wonder’
with the community,” said Branch Manager Nancy Voitko.
The day’s events will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a
dedication ceremony in the Friends Garden and
complimentary Starbucks coffee.
Mr. Scott the Music Man will perform his fun and
interactive children’s show at 10 a.m.
The anniversary will have an Alice in Wonderland
theme along with music and magic. “A classic literary
theme was picked as the Lacey branch is a classic too.
There’s a lot of ‘wonder’ that happens here everyday as an
integral part of the community.” said Voitko.
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Table, sponsored by
the Friends of the Lacey Library, will be set up for attendees
to enjoy at 11 a.m. A wall display featuring archive photos
of the branch and a timeline of the branch’s history will be
presented.
The Amazing V will entertain the crowd at 12 p.m.
with his magic and comedy show for children.
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Sparks, the colorful dragon mascot of the Ocean
County Library will also join the party at 1 p.m. for a “Meet
and Greet” with children.
The party continues at 2 p.m. with rock and roll
band White Rabbit, sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey
Library.
The events conclude with an anniversary cake by
Jenni Cakes at 3 p.m.
“The Friends have been so gracious and are
making a lot of this possible.” said Voitko.
For information about the anniversary call the
Lacey
Branch
at
609-693-8566
or
visit
www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
Lacey Library October Events
10/18, 4:30 pm, Tuesday--Let’s Make Art--Heather
Popielarczyk will teach art to special needs children ages 816, and their siblings. This program made possible by a
grant from the Kearny Bank Foundation. Please register
10/25, 7 pm, Tuesday--Coming Out Of the Rainbow-Please join our panelists from the Jersey Shore PFLAG who
will discuss their experiences when they or their child came
out as LBG or T. There will also be a Q&A session
following the presentation. Please register
10/31, 10:30 am, Monday--Halloween Party and
Costume Parade--Best for ages 2 ½ and up. Please register
To register call 609-693-8566 or go to our website: http://
theoceancountylibrary.org

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DOWN TO EARTH
Some thoughts on technology …...
When I was around twelve, I built my
first radio receiver. It was from a kit,
there were only a handful of parts, as
far as I can remember, there was a coil wound around an
oatmeal box, a carbon headset, a diode, a piece of galena
(lead ore), a stiff wire and some wire and a couple of clips
to connect it all. There was no battery, you probed the piece
of galena with the stiff wire until you heard an AM radio
station --- it was great, and I built it myself!
It wasn't long after that when I built my first one
tube radio transmitter from another kit, for a short while this
was also great, from my bedroom, I could broadcast to a
radio down in the kitchen. This was short lived though,
because little did I know, I was also transmitting to any
radio within a three or four block radius that was tuned in
close to the frequency that the kit was set up for, it tended to
drift a bit, so it blocked out several radio stations. I think it
was my uncle Henry that told my father there was a truck
riding around on the other side of the tracks at the bottom of
our hill, and they were looking for a pirate radio station,
Oops! That ended my radio transmitting days. It seems at
that time there were quite a few Pirate radio stations in the
New York City area and New Jersey, and our government
was actively attempting to shut them down. As fast as they
shut one down, two more would pop up, it wasn't very hard
The Optical Shop of Lacey
The Optical Shop (Roger W. Naylor, Optician) is pleased
to welcome Kirk Optometry, LLC
(Tara Kirk, OD-Optometrist) inside his practice.
Dr. Kirk will be offering Comprehensive Eye Exams,
Pediatric Eye Exams, InfantSee Exams,
Red Eye and Emergency Care,
Contact Lens Fittings, and Vision Therapy.
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to set a station up as the technology was fairly easy to
understand “Radio Row” (an area where the World Trade
Center now stands) had plenty of WWII surplus radio
equipment, and it was fairly cheap for anyone who wanted
to tinker with it.
I went through several shortwave radio receivers
during the time before I entered the Navy, almost every
good AM radio had the short wave bands, and while I was
in the Navy I was introduced to several powerful short wave
radio receivers, along with fax machines and teletypes and
map plotters, all of which I used as an Aerographer's mate
(commonly known as an AG or weather guesser). When I
was transferred to the Fleet Numerical Weather Facility out
in Monterey, California, I was introduced to main frame
computers, some were older, but some were state of the art
and connected worldwide via watts phone lines. I remember
there was a seven second delay, when I was communicating
with Hawaii, Japan, or Germany, and our most powerful
computer had five hundred kilobytes of core memory
(memory made up of very small donuts of ferrous iron,
which were read as a zero or one depending on the charge).
After I left the Navy, I went to work for the US
Postal service, as the years went by, I worked with
everything from tube equipment to sophisticated networks
and computers, everything always being updated to the
latest technology. Now when I look around, everything is
“tech”, from phones with powers and apps far beyond Dick
Tracy's wrist phone of my childhood, workplace robots that
follow wifi signals around the warehouse while doing the
work of two dozen workers, cars that drive themselves, and
groups of kids walking down the street, heads down, thumbs
busy, and text messages flying – to whom, you ask, why the
person walking next to them.
Sometimes I think some of today's “tech” has gone
too far, we are becoming addicted and we are losing out on
life around us. For several people that I know, that smart
phone has taken over their life, Me, I have managed to
dumb down, I have a cell phone, it is the flip variety, and
yes it can connect to the internet, but only if I hit the wrong
button, most of the time it is off, I do turn it on occasionally
to call someone, and it is nice because I can call long
distance without being charged more. But I do have to
remember to charge it every couple of weeks. Also I do use
my computer to send and receive email, but it is nice to send
and receive a letter from a from a friend even though my
handwriting or theirs gets kind of shaky sometimes and we
misspell some words. You know, now that I think of it, I
have never gotten a virus reading a handwritten letter, no
matter how many times I fold or unfold it.
Every once in a while, when I am working in the
garage, I turn on my short wave radio and listen to the BBC
or Radio Netherlands, it's nice getting someone's viewpoint
or news from the other side of the world --- without two
dozen commercials every five minutes and occasionally
they play some nice music, again without commercials.
One final thought, typing this on the computer with
spell check and auto save does sure beat the heck out of the
old typewriter, so maybe some “tech” is OK.

OCTOBER 2016
Lacey Garden Club News
On Thursday, November 3rd, we will have a fallthemed food event. Members will bring the fall-themed
food dish of their choice. The Garden Club meets the first
Thursday of the month at Community Hall, located at the
corner of Route 9 and Lacey Road. The social time starts at
1:00 followed by the business meeting and program at 1:30.
In December, in lieu of a meeting, we will have a Holiday
Luncheon at a restaurant to be announced at the October 6th
meeting. New members are always welcome.
Lacey Municipal Alliance
Halloween Parade & Coloring Contest
The Lacey Township Municipal Alliance will
sponsor a Halloween Costume Parade & Coloring Contest,
Saturday, October 15 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the
Lacey Township Middle School, Denton Ave., Forked
River.
The picture for the coloring contest will be sent
home through the schools. It will also be available at the
Lacey Recreation Office and Lacey Library Anyone from
birth up to and including 6th Grade is eligible.
There will be games, crafts, prizes, a costume
parade, plus much more!
We recommend pre-registration by Thursday,
October 13 at a cost of $6.00 per child. Admission includes
tickets for two hot dogs, a box drink, a trick or treat bag,
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and other goodies. Registration after October 13th, or at the
door will cost $8.00 per child. Extra drinks and hot
dogs will be sold. Children under 2 are free!
Winners of the coloring contest will be announced
that day.
DJ Mike will provide entertainment.
For further information call the Recreation office
at 609-693-1100, Heather, ext. 2217 or the office ext. 2203.
Rotary 2016 Autumn Windfall
The Forked River Rotary Club of Forked River
will hold Their Autumn Windfall on Friday, October 23 rd,
2016 at the Tiki Bar at the Captains Inn, E. Lacey Rd.
Forked River NJ 08731. This is a Reverse Raffle starts at
4:00pm. All numbers will be pulled.
There will be a cash bar and Hors D’ Oeuvres will
be served.
Only 300 tickets being sold, if all tickets are sold
there is a potential for $15,000 in prize pool. $100 per
ticket. Donations Benefit Rotary Charities.
Harvest Fest
Lacey Christian Assembly will be hosting a
Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 29 at Gille Park from
10am to 4pm. There will be free food, soft drinks, chips,
along with pumpkin painting, cupcake decorating, and much
more; plus a DJ. ALL FREE. More info call Angelo at
732 350 4327. Come have safe fun.

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44th Annual Commemorative 18 Mile
Run To Take Place On LBI
The 44th Annual Long Beach Island
Commemorative 18 Mile Run will take place on Sunday,
October 9 and begins at 10:30 a.m. in Holgate, the
southernmost point of LBI. Participants will run north on
Long Beach Blvd. for 18 miles and finish at Barnegat Light
State Park. The event is sponsored by St. Francis
Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach,
NJ, in cooperation with the LBI Jewish Community Center.
Applications are now being accepted and
registration will continue until race day. Since 1973, the 18Mile Run has been held in memory of the 11 Israeli
Olympic athletes who were slain at the Munich Olympics
on September 5, 1972. “The killing of those innocent
athletes was one of the most horrific acts of terrorism the
world had ever seen,” said race director Mike Thompson.
Due to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the
race will also continue to be dedicated to those who lost
their lives in America on that unforgettable day. St. Francis
Center and the Jewish Community Center will continue
commemorating both events. Mile markers, bearing the
names of the victims of both tragedies, will be posted along
the race course, in memoriam.
Buses will be provided for registered runners, and
will begin leaving for the starting line at 8 a.m. Buses will
continue to run from the finish line to the Community
Center. The finish line closes at 2:15 p.m. All runners are
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invited to a recognition luncheon at the Center immediately
following the race. Applications are available at St. Francis
Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach,
NJ, 08008, and can be downloaded by visiting
www.stfranciscenterlbi.org or on www.RaceForum.com/
LBI. For more information on the special activities planned
for the 18-Mile Run weekend, and other year-round events
and programs at St. Francis Community Center, please call
(609) 494-8861, or visit the above-mentioned web site.
Knights of Columbus Trips
December 7, 2016--American Music Theater "Winter
Wonderland" Christmas Show includes transportation,
buffet lunch at Shady Maple Restaurant, show ticket, tax
and gratuities. $110pp
December 26-January, 2, 2017--Norwegian Cruise Lines
"Breakaway" leaving New York. $1,359pp
February 7-19, 2017--12 night Southern Caribbean
Cruise on the Royal Caribbean "Anthem of the Seas" from
Bayonne. From $1,524pp
February 28,2017--Trip to Sands Casino, Bethlehem,
PA, includes transportation, driver gratuity, $30 casino
credit and $5 food coupon. $39pp
April 5-6, 2017--Dover Downs Casino & Delaware Park
Casino includes hotel, transportation, breakfast & dinner,
$50 slot play and $30 slot play at Delaware Park. $182pp
For information and reservations, please contact Charles
Serwin at 609-978-0970.

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OCTOBER 2016
Sadie Hawkins Bunco Party
The Woman's Club of Lacey, a non-profit
organization is hosting a Sadie Hawkins Bunco Party on
Friday, November 11, 2016 from 6 pm to 10 pm at the
Community Hall, E Lacey Rd and Route 9N, Forked River.
Finger Sandwiches, salad, dessert and beverages will be
served. There will be bunco and door prizes. Tickets are
$20 and must be purchased in advance. For ticket and
information, call Fran at 609 693-0067.
Finnegan's Irish Wake
Woman's
Club
of
Lacey, a
charitable
organization is hosting a fundraiser to Doolan's of Spring
Lake to see Finnegan's Irish Wake on Thursday,
November 10, 2016 leaving from the Lacey Community
Hall, Route 9N and E Lacey Road, Forked River at 10:00
am and returning at 4:30 pm. Cost of the trip is $90.00
which includes transportation, lunch, show and one hour
open bar. For reservation contract Barbara Bowen at 609
693-4215.
Bus Trip To Jets Vs. Ravens Game
The Lacey Township Recreation Department is
currently taking registration for a bus trip to MetLife
Stadium to see the Brandon Marshall and the New York Jets
take on former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco and the
Baltimore Ravens in electrifying NFL action on Sunday
October 23rd.
Our Recreation Bus will leave from the rear
Municipal Building Parking Lot at 9 a.m. The cost for the
trip is $120 which includes a ticket to the game in the 300
level along the sideline, bus transportation to and from the
stadium, as well as light refreshments. All those attending
the trip are welcome to bring their own food and drink.
Lacey Township residents can register for this
exciting trip at the Recreation Office, 818 Lacey Road, on
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM. Registration is taken on a first come, first served
basis and all checks should be made payable to Lacey
Township. If you have any questions, please contact the
Lacey Township Recreation Department at (609) 693 –
1100 ext 2203.
Lacey Chamber Of Commerce Sponsors
The Second Annual Trunk Or Treat
The Lacey Chamber of Commerce is calling all
young pirates, princesses and super heroes to come trick-ortreat at Gille Park in Forked River. Sponsored by the Lacey
Chamber of Commerce, the second annual Trunk-or-Treat
event will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 between 1
PM and 4 PM. Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations
from across the area will be on hand to give out candy from
the trunks of their decorated vehicles to all the children in
costumes. Last year the event was attended by more 1500
children. Trunk-or-Treat brings together local businesses
and non-profit organizations to create an atmosphere that
allows children to trick-or-treat in a safe and friendly
environment. This year the Chamber will also have a face
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painter, a balloon artist and pumpkins for sale. The Lacey
Chamber of Commerce is encouraging all businesses and
non-profit organizations to participate in the event. Dressing
up is encouraged, both the vehicle and the volunteers.
Businesses and organizations are limited to one car only and
must provide its own candy for the children. To register a
Trunk,
please
send
an
e-mail
to
info@laceychamberofcommerce.com. The deadline to apply
for participation is October 7. For more information or any
questions,
contact
Jaimee
Henbest
at
jhenbest@laceychamberofcommerce.com or see the Lacey
Chamber of Commerce website at laceychamberofcommerce.com.
Halloween/Oktoberfest Lacey
Municipal Alliance Senior Connection
Luncheon
Lacey Residents, join us for a Halloween/
Oktoberfest Senior Connections Luncheon on Friday,
October 28, 11:30 AM at Community Hall, Rt. 9 &
Lacey Rd. Costumes are optional, but fun!
We are asking everyone to pre- register by
Monday, October 24th and the price will be $6.00. if you
pre-register and pay at the door, the day of the luncheon, the
cost is $7.00 If you do not pre-register and come on the day
of the luncheon, the cost is $8.00. To register or for
information, please call Heather at 609-693-1100, ext. 2217.

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Upcoming Events for Crestwood Village
III
On Saturday October 29,2016 Crestwood Village
III Residents Club will have an Oktoberfest from 12:003:00PM There will be German food and German accordion
player Willy Aust will entertain. There will be a 50/50. The
menu will be listed in the next issue. The price is $20 and
tickets can be purchased on Monday October10 and 17 2016
at Unity Hall 250 Schoolhouse Road from 9:00 - 11:00 AM.
For info call Jack Orkin at 732-941-4664 or Bill Fullem at
732-350-2015.
On Nov 19 Pancake Breakfast from 9:00 - 12:00;
last seating is 11:30. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled
eggs, sausage, juice, coffee or tea. Tickets are $7.00 for
adults and $5.00 for kids under 10. For more info call Pat S
at 732-716-1573 or Pat B at 732-350-0929
Crestwood Village IV Get Together
Club
Oct. 21, 4-8pm-- First Annual Chili Cook-Off --Who
makes the best Chili? Sign up to cook your chili. We
will also serve hotdogs, soda, coffee, tea, etc. BYOB.
Register to have your Chili judged. Tickets are $10.00. Buy
Tickets or Register Mondays 10-11 and 5-6
Nov. 16-- Meet up at FORTION Buffet, Rt. 37 at 6:30.
Registration is required; Mondays 10-11 and 5-6
Dec.-- No Meeting
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Jan. 18--Pizza Party--Free to Members; Non Member
Guests $6.00;ticket required.
Tickets will be available Mondays 10-11 and 5-6
Crestwood Village IV Golden Age Bingo
"You can't win if you don't play" Every Tuesday
Night!!! Our doors open at 4 pm! Join us for dinner or a
sandwich made by our excellent Bingo Chief. Games starts
at 6! For your connivance a COMPLIMENTARY BUS
RIDE is available to pick you up and take you home. Call
Jerry 732-350-0230 ext.15.
Village II Halloween Dance
On Saturday, October 29, 2016, The Residents
Club of Village 2 will have a Halloween Dance from 7:00 to
11:00 in Harmony Hall, 470 Route 530, Whiting, NJ.
Costumes optional but encouraged. Harmony Hall
will turn into Horror Hall for the evening with your host’s
Frightening Fran, Alien Alice, Ghoulish Grace, Martian
Marti and Lunatic Linda. Soft drinks, munchies, coffee and
desserts provided. BYOB (Bring Your Own Blood)
Tickets $8.00 and will be sold in the Harmony Hall
Activity Room beginning Wednesday, September 7, 2016
and will be sold every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to
11:00
Come join us for a howling good time. Information
call Linda 732-716-1928 or Fran 732-583-2290 Monday to
Friday from 9:00-5:00

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Author To Explore “Life At The Jersey
Shore”
Poet Frank Finale will discuss his book, “Life at
the Jersey Shore” during a program at 7 p.m. Monday,
October 10 at the Ocean County Library’s Toms River
Branch, 101 Washington St. Toms River.
Finale provided poetry and prose for this third and
final entry in his coffee table book series about the towns
and regions along the coast. The book includes more than
130 paintings by 45 contemporary artists and features many
popular landmarks and locations at the Jersey Shore.
“Life At The Jersey Shore” takes readers on a journey through the past and present, from Sandy Hook to Long
Beach Island, through personal essays, poems, and paintings.
Finale will read several selections from his book
and talk about how he came to create it. Afterwards, he will
meet readers and sign books. All of his titles will be available for purchase.
The event is free but registration is required. To
register: 732-349-6200 or www.theoceancountylibrary.org
Emmanuel Community Church Fall
Activities
Emmanuel Community Church in Bayville is
gearing up for their Fall activities. Sunday worship services
are at 8:30 & 10:00 am.
A Men's Bible study is on Monday nights from 78:30 pm. They are using a study by James Mac Donald "Act
Like Men". There are things only Godly men can do. and
this message is boiled-down, bottom line challenge to men
to get after exactly what God means when He tells them to
act like men.
A Women's Bible study is on Monday nights 6:308:00 pm. They are using a study by James Mac Donald
"Downpour-He Will Come to Us Like the Rain". God longs
to pour water into every dry place-refreshing, reviving,
drenching you with all that He is-if only you will return to
Him.
On Wednesday nights; AWANA (Approved
Workmen Are Not Ashamed) for ages 5- 6th grade from
6:30-8:00 pm will meet starting Sept. 28th. Through this
program your kids will grow closer to God by learning
God's truths, Bible memorization, playing games , and
earning awards as they work through their handbook. Also
on Wed. nights, there is a Teen ministry for grades 7-12th
from 6:15-8:30 pm.
For more information : ECCBayville.org or contact
the office 732-269-5690. The church is located at 331
Wheaton Ave. in Bayville.
Volunteers Needed to Assist with Filing
Taxes for the 2016 Tax Season
FREE Income Tax preparation is available to
anyone who need help filing Federal and New Jersey taxes,
with special attention given to seniors.
Additional volunteers are needed to work in the
program and to help in the preparation of electronically filed
tax returns. Volunteers must attend approximately 3 days of
training during December and 6 days during January, from
9am to 3pm. Volunteers are required to be available, at
least, one-half day weekly from February 1 to April 15,
2017.
This is an AARP program in cooperation with the
IRS and the NJ Division of Taxation. If you are interested
in VOLUNTEERING or need more information: call 609294-0730, Southern Ocean County area/Lanoka Harbor to
Little Egg Harbor and Long Beach Island; 732-928-8025,
Northern Ocean County; or 732-569-5167, Western Ocean
County.
Heartsaver Adult/Child CPR w/AED
Course
Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce will be
facilitating a Heartsaver Adult/Child CPR w/AED course.
The CPR certification is a video-driven course taught under
the guidelines of the American Heart Association. The
course will cover assessment and CPR techniques for the
adult and child. It will also review how to help a choking
victim and use an AED (automated external defibrillator).
The course will take place on October 11, 2016 at the Ocean
County Library’s Home Town Diary Conference Room,
doors open at 6:45 pm, program begins at 7:00 pm and will
run until approximately 9:00 pm. Open to the public, the
cost is $40 per person and includes a 2-year certification
card from the American Heart Association. Please register
online at www.tomsriverchamber.com Events page.

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web-site at www.churchofstpius.org
American Legion Post 517 Lacey
Township
Lacey Township American Legion Post 517 holds
its monthly meeting at 1pm on the first Monday of each
month at the Lacey Community Center, located at Route 9
and Lacey Road. All veterans welcome to visit. New
members always welcome or call Roy at 609-693-8150 for
more information.
Jenkinson's Aquarium October Events
St. Pius X Family Festival
The Church of St. Pius the Tenth, located on 300
Lacey Road in Forked River, will host a “Family Festival”
on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 12 o’clock noon to
6:00 p.m. All families in Lacey Township and surrounding
communities are invited to join them as they celebrate the
10th anniversary of the dedication of the new church
building which took place on October 7, 2006. This free
festival will feature live music, carnival games for children
and adults; face painting, a Bouncy House, a Mickey Mouse
Park Learning Club, balloon making, painting classes, an
assortment of food trucks (pay as you go), a clown and
much more! Trained and certified child seat technicians
from the Lacey police department will also be on hand to
conduct a car seat check and a child ID program.
“This will be a time of great joy as we reflect on
our history and give thanks to God for His many blessings
on our parish,” said Father Richard Basznianin, the pastor of
the church.
On Sunday, October 16, the church will have a
High Mass at 10 a.m. with a procession of the Blessed
Eucharist. A continental family breakfast will follow the
mass in the parish hall located within the church.
"In the future, when your children ask you, 'What
do these stones mean to you?' you should tell them ..."
Joshua 4:6-7
For more information about the St. Pius X Family
Festival call the parish office (609) 693-5107 or visit their
Thursday, October 6th 2:00pm
Tea by the Sea--Enjoy afternoon tea and snacks while
learning about some of our resident animals.
Pre-registration is required. Ages 55 and up. $9pp
Saturday, October 8th 9:00-10:00am
Animal Adventures: Owls--This series of programs is
designed for those budding animal lovers. Come meet our
resident owl up close while learning about his wild cousins.
There will be story time and crafts as well.
Preregistration & sneakers are required. $10.00 per child
per session. Ages 5-10.
Saturday, October 15th 1:00-4:00pm--South African
Penguin Festival--Join the penguin party to celebrate our
partner in conservation, the South African Foundation for
the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB). Join us for
crafts, games and keeper chats. All ages. Included with
admission.
Thursday, October 27th 2:00pm--Tea by the Sea--Enjoy
afternoon tea and snacks while learning about some of our
resident animals. Pre-registration is required. Ages 55
and up. $9 per person.
Boo at the Boardwalk: Boo at the Boardwalk returns to
Jenkinson’s for 2016! Join us on October 15, 16, 22 & 23
from 12-4 pm for Halloween fun for the whole family!
2016 is going to be better than ever with Trick or Treating,
crafts, games, a pumpkin patch and more! We will be
returning with the Beach Maze, Underwater Pumpkin
Carving at the Aquarium and the 2nd Annual Perky’s
Pumpkin Derby! Underwater Pumpkin Carving in the
Aquarium: Saturdays, October 15th & 22nd 12:30-1pm and
3- 3:30pm Perky’s Pumpkin Derby: Saturday, October 22nd
at 2pm (Rain Date Oct 23rd) Sunday, October 16th
Admission Special: Dress your child in FULL costume and
receive free Child Admission when accompanied by a
paying Adult at the Fun House, Aquarium and Castaway
Cove Mini Golf during the event (12-4pm) (1 free child in
full costume per paying adult). This event is perfect for
families with young children and families who are looking
for something outside of the “scary” of Halloween
attractions! Get dressed up, hunt for candy and have a wonderful afternoon with the family!
Jenkinson’s Aquarium is open daily. Aquarium hours are
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and 10:00 am –
5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission prices are $11
for adults, $7.00 for children ages 3-12, children 2 and under are free, and seniors 62 and up are $7.00. Call 732- 899
-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium on the web.

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Rotary Minute
~~ from the Public Relations desk
It’s been a busy summer for the Rotary Club of
Forked River. Lacey Day saw temps soaring above 100!
But that did little to wilt the grillers and other Rotary
volunteers who spent the day serving burgers and hot dogs
to the families and exhibitors who participated in this yearly
event. Of special interest this year was the Rotary exhibit of
a Shelter Box. This project partnership between Rotary and
ShelterBox offers opportunities to collaborate in providing
emergency shelter and vital supplies to stabilize, protect,
and support communities affected by disasters and
humanitarian crises. And while our enthusiasm never
wavered this year we are all hoping for a cool breeze and
moderate temps for Lacey Day ’17!
Being part of Rotary means being part of a
worldwide organization. Whether it’s hosting visiting
Rotarians from around the world or just down the road,
fellowship plays a very important part in Rotary. Just
recently members of the Forked River Rotary, members of
the Barnegat Rotary and members of the LBI Rotary came
together in a Nine & Dine Fellowship Day at the Atlantis
Country Club! After a day of nine holes and good natured
camaraderie, golfers and non-golfers enjoyed a delicious 5
course dinner at the famed Cuisine on the Green, a pub and
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restaurant staffed and managed by the Ocean County Center
for Culinary Arts!
The Evening Satellite Division of the Forked River
Rotary recently caught up with 5 students who attended
RYLA this year as representatives from Lacey Township.
Without question, every student prefaced their recount of
their RYLA experience as life changing and character
building. From forging new friendships to breaking boards
with their bare hands they lived each day of their experience
as pupils of the 4-way test and each ‘graduated’ at the top of
their
class!
Thank
You
Sarah
Phillips
Julie Keenan, Julianna Simunek, Gabriella Barth and
Andrew Steiz for making us Lacey Proud!!
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to all businesses in Lacey, the Adopt-a-Flag Program
volunteers will install the flags outside your location by 9am
and retire them by 6pm on all the key
flag dates of Memorial Day, Flag Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, A Day
of Remembrance and Veterans Day.
The cost for the entire program and
service is only $60.00 for 2 Flags or
$100.00 for 4 Flags (Additional Flags
available upon request). This is such a
small investment for such a
monumental show of pride. Please
consider signing up NOW for the
2017 Adopt-a-Flag Program. Contact
any Rotarian for more information.
Say Goodbye Summer and Hello Lucky Autumn
with the Annual Autumn Windfall 50/50 Raffle! With only
300 tickets printed, this reverse raffle will have up to
$15,000. 00 in prize money! Join us at the Captains Inn
Tiki Bar on Sunday October 23, 2016. Raffle starts at 4pm
and continues until all tickets are pulled. There is a cash bar
and hor d’oeuvres will be served. See any Rotarian to
purchase your winning ticket!
Thank You All for your continued support of the
Forked River Rotary. Through events and programs we are
able to continue providing scholarships and youth programs,
ongoing Park and Green Space improvements, educational
aids and holiday food and gift programs for needy families
and so much more. We invite you to consider becoming a
member of Rotary. We meet every Tuesday Afternoon at
the Captains Inn at 12:15pm or join us at a Satellite Meeting
onTuesday Evening at the Captains Inn at 6pm. Please
contact any Rotarian for more information.
Crestwood Village Four Community
Wide Garage Sale
It is that time again! It is time to gather all those
unwanted items and sell them at our Community
Garage Sale on Saturday October 8, 2016. (Rain
date is scheduled for Sunday October 9 from 8:003:00 pm. Maps & lists of participating homes will
be available at the clubhouse, 15 E Moccasin Drive starting
Thursday October 6, 2016. Please come and make our
garage sale a huge success!
Resident Club Village 5 Dance
The Flag Program sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Forked River has just one flag day left for 2016. Available
Come out to our October 7th dance at Village 5,
325 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting, Music by "Keith Hickman".
This will be his first time at our Village. So come out and
try someone new. Our dance is from 7pm to 11 pm. So
come dressed in costume for Halloween. We will be giving
prizes for best costume, most original, etc. Tickets are
$7.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door. They can be
purchased every Tuesday`s from 11 am to noon at Hilltop
clubhouse or purchase them at our Sept dance. 325
Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting. We supply set-up drinks, bottled
water, snack, dessert, Reg & Decaf coffee, Tea Call Debbie
@ 201-618-8514 to reserve your tickets or table.

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Adult Day Trips
The Lacey Township Recreation Department is
currently taking registration for its fall adult day trips.
These popular trips will be scheduled throughout the fall
and will again bring our residents to popular destinations
throughout the region.
On Thursday, October 11th, the Lacey Township
Recreation Department will be traveling to the Shore
Premium Outlets. The Township Recreation Buses will
depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 9:30 AM for a
great afternoon of shopping. Lunch will be on your own
while at the outlets; and $6pp.
On Thursday, October 20th, the Lacey Township
Recreation Department will be traveling to the Smithville
Shoppers. This Recreation Buses will be departing Gille
Park at 9:30 AM. $6pp; lunch will be on your won while we
are at the shops.
On Thursday, November 10th, the Lacey
Township Recreation Department will be traveling to the
Freehold Raceway Mall. The Township Recreation Buses
will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 9:00 AM for a
great afternoon of shopping. Lunch will be on your own at
the mall and the cost of this trip is $6pp.
Lacey Township residents can register for these
programs at the Recreation Office, 818 Lacey Road, on
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM. Registration is taken on a first come, first served
basis and all checks should be made payable to Lacey
Township. If you have any questions, please contact the
Lacey Township Recreation Department at (609) 693 –
1100 ext 2203.
vouchers are valid from 11:30 - 4:00 pm $45pp
Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Resident Club Village 5 Flea Market
St. Francis Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held
on Saturday, October 8, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, at the St. Francis
Community Center Gym located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd.,
Long Beach Township, NJ. . Tickets are $15 per adult and
$8 per child (under 12 years of age). All are welcome!
Come out for this delicious spaghetti dinner
cooked by local Chef, Fred Madonna. Bring the whole
family and enjoy a great meal without the mess.
Tickets are on sale at the Front Desk of the
Community Center. The drawing for all five vehicles will
held at the Spaghetti Dinner. Drawing for the five cars will
begin at 7:00 PM. Tickets for the Car Raffle are still
available at the Community Center for $100 per book of
five. For more information please call the Community
Center
at
609494-8861
or
online
at:
www.stfrancisparishlbi.org.
Shuffleboard Club Trips For Village IV
Wednesday November 9-Trump TAJ- enjoy SHOWTorme songs sung by his son. $25.00 slot play (subject to
change). Sit down buffet. Bus leaves at 9:00 AM returns
6:45 PM. Cost is $75.00.
Monday, November 21, 2016-- HOLIDAY SHOW. Bus
leaves 9:15 am and returns by 6:45. The show is at the
Tropicana Hotel and Casino. The package includes: $15.00
slot play, Carmine's Voucher and Show Ticket.+++Meal
Come out to our Flea Market on October 15th from
8:30am to 1:00pm. to see what you have been missing out
on. We have over 50 friendly vendors, come on in and
check out our great bargains. If you just want to catch up
with your friends, stop by our kitchen for breakfast or lunch.
Hope to see you here at 325 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting, NJ.
We have a flea market every third Saturday of every month.
Our next one is November 19th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
If you are interested in renting a table the cost is $10.00 per
table. Please call Dennis @ 732-350-0739.
Self Defense For All Ages
Barnegat Recreation Department is offering a
program for learning self defense for women and men of all
ages. Techniques do not require strength, only leverage and
balance for personal defense. The classes are given by a
renowned black belt instructors and are held on the 1st and
2nd Wednesday at 7:00-8:00pm at the Barnegat Recreation
Department, 900 W. Bay Ave. The price is $15.00 for 5-one
hour sessions. Pre-registration is required. Call 609-6980080 ext. 122 for information.
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Annual Christmas Bazaar
Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday,
November 5 from 9am – 2pm at the Waretown United
Methodist Church, 27 Bryant Rd., Waretown… featuring
Christmas Décor, Attic Treasures, Baked Goods, Handmade
Items, Light Breakfast & Lunch. Vendors’ tables available
on a “first-come/first served” basis with a $15 donation per
table. To reserve a table or for information, call Dot at 609698-4161.
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and leave message regarding number of tickets, your name,
and contact phone number. Or email ticket requests to
mankwom@aol.com.
Barnegat Library October Events
Bus Trip To Hunterdon Hills Playhouse will be
held Tuesday, November 15, 2016 for lunch and their
Christmas Show, sponsored by Waretown United Methodist
Women. Bus leaves the back parking lot of Albert Music
Hall on Wells Mills Rd., Waretown, at 8:45am and will
return to Albert Music Hall at approximately 5:30pm. Cost:
$98 per person includes bus transportation, lunch, show, and
all gratuities. For reservations, call Jeanne at 609-693-4562.
October 12, 12-1pm--Dinosaur Day--Come celebrate
National Fossil Day with a fun dinosaur-themed program!
Kids can build dinosaurs, make a fossil, and more! Feel free
to dress like your favorite dino! Ages 3+. Please register.
October 15, 2-3pm--Medicare Made Easy--How
Medicare Reform will change your health care requirements
for hospital, doctor, prescription, home health care and long
term care needs will be addressed in this seminar by
Bankers Life and Casualty Company.
October 28, 10:30-11:30am--Kids Halloween Parade-Parade around the library in your Halloween costume!
These programs are free and open to the public. Please
register online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by
calling 609-698-3331.
Elvis Sings Christmas
Forked River Old Guard Meeting
Bus Trip To Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
Jim Barone as Elvis sings all his Christmas hits at
Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 S. Main
Street, Barnegat (RT 9) on Sunday, December 4th at
2pm. An opening act will also perform. Tickets are $12 for
adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Refreshments will
be served. It is sponsored by the Deacons as a fundraiser to
help needy families this holiday season. Call 609-698-3358
The Forked River Old Guard, a non-affiliated
social club for men 55 and older, meets every Monday at
the Lacey Township Community Hall on the corner of Rt. 9
N and E. Lacey Rd.
Social hour begins at 9 AM followed by a general
membership meeting at 10 AM.
New members welcome.

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Thyroid Support Group
The next meeting of the Thyroid Support Group
will be on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 10am at St.
Stephen's Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting.
Monthly meetings are held to educate and support people
with a thyroid problem, interest in thyroids, or a potential
thyroid problem. If you have any questions, please call the
Facilitator, Stefanie at (732) 350-2904.
The Order of St. Luke
The Order of St. Luke is a Healing Ministry. On
the last Sunday of each month, prayers of healing are
provided following Holy Eucharist at the 8 and 10 am
services at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Members are
also available Sunday services near the baptismal font. In
addition, prayers are offered at our 10am Healing Service
on Thursdays.
Anyone is welcome to join our services or come to
our meetings. They are held the second Thursday of each
month at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539,
Whiting.
Members read, study, and question together.
Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.
Hymn Sing Coming October 23rd
Christ Lutheran Church is hosting its first annual
hymn sing with Peggy Bendel church organist. The theme
is Take Time To Do What Makes Your Soul Happy. The
church is located at 40 Schoolhouse Rd., Whiting, NJ
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08759. Come join us and give Glory to God.
There is no charge to attend but, donations are
always appreciated. Free refreshments will be served after
the sing. For any questions please call the church at 732350-0900.
American Polish Club of Whiting
November 30--Sands Casino, PA--Tony Orlando for
Christmas Show; includes $25 slot play and r/t
transportation. $72pp
December 4--Resort Casino for Broadway Holiday
starring Ron Sharpe and Barbara Russell; includes show
ticket, $10 slot play, r/t transportation. $30pp
December 19--Tropicana Casino for Holiday Show;
includes show ticket, $15 slot play, r/t transportation and
Carmines Lunch voucher. $47pp
Call Ed for details at 732-350-0216.
Resident Club Village 5 Dance
Come out to our Nov 4th dance at Village 5, 325
Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting, Music by " Tommy Dee" Our
dance is from 7pm to 11 pm. Tickets are $7.00 in advance
and $8.00 at the door. They can be purchased every
Tuesday`s from 11 am to noon at Hilltop clubhouse or
purchase them at our Sept dance. 325 Schoolhouse Rd,
Whiting. We supply set-up drinks, bottled water, snack,
dessert, Reg & Decafe coffee, Tea. Call Debbie @ 201-6188514 to reserve your tickets or table.

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Must Read Books for
Marketing Mavens
(or Mavens in
Training)
You have likely heard
the saying “knowledge is
power.” I am a firm believer in
it! There is a sense of power
and confidence I get when I read a good business or
marketing book that I just never seem to get from reading an
article online or watching a webinar. While articles and
webinars can be great resources for learning, there’s nothing
like getting an education the “old fashioned way” – from a
book. The following books have helped
me become the marketer I am today and
highly recommend adding them to your
reading list.
Inbound Marketing: Attract, Engage,
and Delight Customers Online
by Brian Halligan and Dharmesh
Shah
The original version of this was
quite possibly the first marketing book I
read after college. It’s a good book for
beginners as it breaks down how to
create content and get it found online. In
addition, it covers some social media
techniques from how to get followers on
Facebook to how to track your social
media marketing efforts.
New Rules of Marketing and PR by
David Meerman Scott
Even if you are a seasoned PR
and marketing professional, you are
bound to learn something new from this
book. It offers insight on what used to
work and what’s working now in the
industries. My favorite chapter of the
book is chapter four. Many people think
they can just dive into social media,
write some posts, upload a few photos
and just like that, get sales from social.
This book gives those believers a reality
check helping them to understand that
social media is about building
relationships.
Everybody Writes: Your Go-ToGuide to Creating Ridiculously Good
Content by Ann Handley
If you’ve been in the marketing
industry for a bit, the name Ann
Handley might (and should) sound
familiar to you. Handley is one of the
top influencers in the marketing world
famously known for her work with
MarketingProfs. This book guided me
toward taking my content to the next
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level. It’s a good read for marketers at all levels. Even if
your marketing job does not specifically require you to
create blog posts or social media content, you still need to
be a good writer and Handley helps teach you how.
Likeable Social Media by Dave Kerpen
This book is for anyone who manages social media
accounts for a living. Kerpen advises what social media can
and cannot do, how to really listen to your followers, how to
reach the right people, and more. My biggest takeaways
from this book came when Kerpen spoke to creating useful
content urging marketers to ask themselves:
 Will the recipients of this message truly find it of
value, or will they find it annoying?
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businesses. Her work has been featured on Huffington Post,
Social Media Today, Business.com, Patch, and other
publications.
Set The Tone For Your Haunt With
Fright Night At The Phil
Continued from Page 25 ~ MUST READ BOOKS...
 Would I want to receive this message as a
consumer?
For even more insight on how to get your brand to
be ‘likable’ on social media, add Likeable Social Media to
your reading list.
Decoding the New Consumer Mind: How and Why We
Shop and Buy with Kit Yarrow
This is not a marketing book per say, but every
good marketer knows that understanding the target audience
of the brand they’re selling is key to success. The book
outlines what motivates consumers to pay attention to
brands and move from prospect status to customer status,
outlining three cultural shifts and four marketing strategies
to meet them. The strategies are more advanced but not
impossible to put in place. If you are a seasoned marketer
who has been doing things the same way for a long time,
this book will give you some insight into why those strategies are no longer ideal for optimal performance.
If you do decide to pick up any of these books, be
sure to let me know what you think of them. I can be
reached at marisasanfilippo@gmail.com or on Twitter at
@MarisaASan.
Marisa Sanfilippo is a journalist turned
award-winning marketing professional who
has more than six years experience
developing and executing marketing
campaigns for small and medium sized
What would Halloween be without the music and
sounds that set the stage. In fact, whether it be a great
classic horror or popular movie about magic, the music is
usually the invisible character that makes us fly or keeps us
on the edge of our seat. The Garden State Philharmonic
invites audiences to celebrate the holiday of haunts with the
professional orchestra and Fright Night at the Phil, the
second Series concert of its 61st season on Saturday,
October 29, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jay and Linda Grunin
Center for the Arts at Ocean County College in Toms River.
Get ready for the season of witches, ghouls and goblins with
the music that has set the stage for all things that go bump in
the night. Music selections will draw from the contemporary
works of Williams (Harry Potter), as well as the legendary
classics of Chadwick, Grieg and Berlioz, among others. Full
-price tickets range from $12 to $48, with reduced fixed
rates for senior citizens, students, and groups of 10 or more.
For those who appreciate locking in additional savings,
pre-season subscription packages continue to be available
rewarding buyers with a 10% discount off standard ticket
rates. For senior citizens living in adult communities
throughout Ocean County ask about the GSP’s ConcertRide
Transportation program when calling. The Professional
Orchestra Series is sponsored, in part, by Investors Bank
and the Investors Foundation. ConcertRide for the
61st season is made possible, in part, by a grant from
OceanFirst Foundation. Call (732) 255-0460 or
visit GardenStatePhilharmonic.org for tickets.
People in general and creative artists in particular
have always had a fascination with magic and the macabre.
For generations, composers have capitalized on that fascination in crafting music that inspires human imagination, often
featuring individual instruments to serve as characters –
flying witches and wizards for example. In compiling this
pre-Halloween concert, Maestro Anthony LaGruth of the
Garden State Philharmonic explored the expanse of
orchestral music to select material that would speak to
audiences of many ages. Fright Night at the Phil will draw
from the repertoire of composers, past and present, who
could easily be considered the Maestros of Halloween.
Consider,
Bach’s Toccata
and
Fugue
in
d,
Chadwick’s Hobgoblin,
Saint-Saëns’ Danse
Macabre,
Williams’ Harry Potter, Grieg’s Hall of the Mountain King,
Humperdinck’s Witch’s Ride, Mussorgski’s Night on Bald
Mountain, and, of course, Berlioz’s Symphony Fantastique
iv, v. As a special reward to audience members who attend
the October 29th concert in
costume, three lucky audience
members will be chosen to
receive free tickets to future
concerts. Call (732) 255-0460 or
GardenStatePhilharmonic.org.

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Take a Tip from a Certified Matrimonial Attorney
In my many years of helping people through a divorce, I’ve learned that the hardest part
for most people is getting started.
Making the phone call to a divorce lawyer is difficult;
That first appointment with a lawyer is difficult;
When they walk out my door after a consultation they feel … relief.
Even when people who haven’t yet made the decision to pursue a divorce feel more
grounded and calm after talking to a lawyer. That’s because taking action to address a
deep-seated problem feels empowering. You are making a visible step forward instead
of remaining stuck in negative thinking.
When you have that first meeting with me, don’t worry if you don’t know what you want to
do. You are not making the decision to get divorced right now. You are simply obtaining
information — learning about how New Jersey divorce laws may apply to your case,
learning about resources that you may need later on in the process.
Some people fear that if they talk about divorce, they are going to have to do something
about it. If you were talking to your family and friends about the problems in your
marriage, they are deeply concerned about you and they may push you to take action.
That is not the case when talking with a lawyer. You are under no obligation to do
anything more, unless you choose to do so.
Your consultation with a divorce lawyer is absolutely confidential. You can talk about any
concern you may be having. You can ask any question. Lawyers may not tell anyone
what you’ve discussed.
In addition to receiving legal information, your initial consultation is also a time get a feel
for the attorney. (If you choose to move forward, you will be working together for months
to come, so these factors are important.) Do you feel he/she understands you? Do you
feel you can be open and honest with him/her? Do you have confidence that he/she can
get the job done?
Don’t worry. Take that first step. Call today to schedule an initial consultation with
William J. Rempel, learn your rights, feel empowered to make a decision and get some …
relief.
For more information call
609 971-1884
William J. Rempel, Esquire
Certified By the Supreme Court
of the State of New Jersey
as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Qualified Family Law Mediator Per R. 1:40
630 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731

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Holiday Bazaar, Rummage Sale,
Luncheon and Bake Sale
A Holiday Bazaar, Rummage Sale, Luncheon and
Bake Sale will be held at Wright Memorial Presbyterian
Church, 330 S. Main St. (Rt. 9), Barnegat, on Saturday Nov.
12th from 10 AM to 2 PM. In addition to the Holiday
Bazaar which will feature many holiday items suitable for
gifts and decorating, there will be many household items,
antiques, linens, collectibles and other items at our
Rummage Sale. All items will be in good condition and
sold at reasonable prices. The luncheon will feature
delicious homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts and the
bake table will have all kinds of homemade baked items for
sale to enjoy now or freeze for holiday gifts or parties. The
event is sponsored by the Presbyterian Women and all
proceeds will benefit church mission projects.
Township of Ocean & Barnegat
Township Recreation Depts. Event
Trip depart from the 11th St Community Center in
Waretown unless otherwise noted
October 20
Ellis Island / Statue of Liberty Round trip
Ferry, Ellis Island with Audio and the grounds of Statue
Island. Lunch on your own at Harold’s Deli on the way
home $53pp
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: O.T. RECREATION
**Please note that a $30pp. non-refundable deposit is
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required to reserve your space on each trip.
**The balance of any trip is due on the 1 st of the month that
the trip is scheduled
Trips - events - programs are continuously being
added. Ideas are always welcome
If you are currently not receiving my emails on upcoming
trips/events/programs and would like to be added to
my email list I ask that you please email
me jbroadbent@barnegat.net or recreation@twpoceannj.gov
Waretown Library October Events
October 14, 2-3pm--Jake's Branch Presents: Mammals
of the Pine Barrens--Learn little known facts to dispel
myths about these creatures, learn how some species are
indicators of a healthy environment and what challenges
they face.
October 24, 7-8pm--Teen Halloween Costume Party-Dress in costume, eat some food, play some games. Ages
12-18. Please register.
These programs are free and open to the public. Please
register online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by
calling 609 693-5133.
Visit the GAZETTE website
www.forkedrivergazette.com
for more articles, news and events!

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Joey Arminio & "The Family"
Performances from "The AC 500 Club"
Joey Arminio & "The Family" Performances from
"The AC 500 Club" – Music, Comedy & Impressions
Presented by CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties.
Enjoy a luscious 3-course lunch and wonderful
show packed with entertainment featuring Joey Arminio &
"The Family" highlighting the sounds of Sinatra, Dino, Jerry
& Bobby Darin. Plus boutique vendors for Holiday
shopping, door prizes, 50/50 raffles and great mini gift
auction. Sat., Nov. 19, 2016, 10:00 to 3:30PM, Woodlake
Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Ave, Lakewood,
NJ. $48 donation includes show & luncheon. Proceeds
benefit CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties, the
nonprofit 24/7 Crisis & Suicide Prevention Hotline. Doors
open at 10:00AM. Must be 18 or older to attend. For
tickets & information call CONTACT (732)240-6104 or
mail check to P.O. Box 1121, Toms River, NJ 08754.
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internet sources for buying supplies in the future.
This program will be held at the Lacey Recreation
Classroom from 6:30pm – 9:30pm. A $15.00 material fee
will be due to the instructor at the beginning of each class,
in addition to the $25.00 registration fee. Class 1:
Introduction to Jewelry Making, will be held on October
6th , Class 2: Sydney Harbor Bracelet, will be held on
November 3rd, Class 3: Leather Wrap Bracelet, will be held
on November10th and Class 4: Sanibel Island Bracelet, will
be held on December 8th.
You can register for these classes programs online
at https://laceytwp.youractiveworld.com/ or at the
Recreation Office, 818 Lacey Road, on Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis and
all checks should be made payable to Lacey Township. If
you have any questions, please contact the Lacey Township
Recreation Department at (609) 693 – 1100 ext 2203.
Jewelry Making Class
Vendors Wanted
The Lacey Township Recreation Department is
proud to be holding Jewelry Making Classes. Do you need
a perfect bracelet or earrings for your next event? Or maybe
you are looking for a creative way to bond with friends and
family. Come try out the jewelry making classes. There will
be 4 classes held, featuring a new bracelet to design each
class, along with information on how to use local and
Vendors Wanted for CONTACT of Ocean &
Monmouth Counties' Fall Fundraiser – Luncheon & Show
with Vendor Holiday Shopping. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016,
10am-1:30pm. Woodlake Country Club, Lakewood, NJ.
CONTACT is the 24/7 Crisis Intervention and Suicide
Prevention Hotline. For more information, call 732-2406104.

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Your October 2016 Horoscope
by Mary Silvernail – Psychic Astrologer
For a Personal Reading call 609-242-3900
www.HopeHypnosis.com
For entertainment purposes only
ARIES – March 21/April 20
Any differences of opinion will be sorted out and resolved
by the time of the Aries Full Moon on October 16. Keep
your cool.
TAURUS – April 21/May 21
This is a time of enormous change for you. Shift your
thinking to a more positive outcome and it will manifest
itself by month’s end. Go for it!
GEMINI – May22/June 21
Matters regarding children and love are prevalent this
month. Follow your heartstrings and you will win.
CANCER – June 22/July 22
Heed the advice of an elder with regards to matters of home
and hearth. This is the time to open your home to loved
ones. Enjoy!
LEO – July 23/August 23
Real estate investments are a wise choice for you at this
time. You must learn to appreciate independence and trust
yourself more.
VIRGO – August 24/September 22
Money is coming your way. Be sure to share your good
fortune. It will not be forgotten.
You receive cooperation that had not been previously
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expected.
LIBRA – September 23/October 23
Happy Birthday, Libra! It is your month to shine. The new
and improved you is shining so gloriously, too. Look for
positive partnership changes.
SCORPIO – October 24/November 22
You have a change of heart around the time of the New
Moon regarding your lover. Give it a little time and the
truth will come to light. In that light will be joy.
SAGITTARIUS – November 23/December 21
You are the flavor of the month. Get out there and show the
rest of the world how to enjoy life. Each day is a gift.
CAPRICORN – December 22/January 20
The higher-ups have noticed your hard work and will
reward you. Keep up your exhibition of dedication. Don’t
give up.
AQUARIUS – January 21/February 18
Your intuition tells you the correct way to go. Listen to
your own inner knowing. Others have not walked in your
shoes.
PISCES - February 19/March 20
You must keep balance in your life at this time. You have
made great strides and it is time now to forge ahead. The
stars are shining in your favor.
SPECIAL PLANETARY ASPECTS FOR OCTOBER
2016:
Happy Birthday, Libra! Libra is the seventh sign
of the zodiac with Venus as its ruler. Cream is the color
associated with the sign of Libra. Libras are thoughtful,
cooperative, friendly people who value friendship.
Partnership is essential to a Libra. They are peace-loving
people and appreciate the arts. Their major downfall is
indecisiveness. Libra’s gems are watermelon tourmaline and
hematite.
On October 16, the Aries Full Moon will be
shining in its powerful glory. This is a SuperMoon and with
Uranus, Ceres, Eris in Aries and Jupiter and Mercury in
Libra, plus the Mars and Pluto Conjunction in Capricorn
this will bring our attention to issues of freedom and
fairness, communication and cooperation, passion and
power. The call is for change in a fair and balanced way
honoring all life forms while remaining fair to ourselves.
We have no choice but to think out of the box to find a way
to turn conflict into collaboration.
Watch for important insights on October 20 and
revelations as Mercury opposes Uranus.
At the time of the Scorpio New Moon, October 30,
we can expect to feel a transformation in our thoughts and
feelings, especially regarding fear of the unknown. This is
also a time of heightened intuition, making this the perfect
time to mediate. To exam what we have feared to see if it is
just simply a fear of the unknown.
To quote Edward Teller: “When you get to the end
of the light, you know it’s time to step into the darkness of
the unknown. Faith is knowing that one of two things shall
happen: either you will be given something solid to stand
on, or you will be taught how to fly.”
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OCTOBER 2016
Continued from Page 30 ~ HOROSCOPES
Many Bright New Beginnings, Blessed Samhain & Happy
Halloween,
~ Mary Silvernail, ACI, RMT ~
For your personal Psychic Astrology, Medium & Angel
Reading...Call Mary at 609-242-3900
~ Gifted from birth ~ So accurate your spine will tingle!!!
Know what is in your future! Like Mary Silvernail
Astrologer on facebook. Visit: www.HopeHypnosis.com.
Looking for a Few Good Men
The Cpl. William H Smith Detachment Marine
Corp League Of Lacey is looking for a FEW GOOD
MEN. The Marine Corps League is comprised of persons
who are serving or who have served honorably in the United
States Marine Corps this includes Navy Corpsman who
have trained and served with the Marine Corps.
We meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of every month at the VFW in Bayville NJ.
Interested individuals can contact Commandant Larry
Migliorisi at 732-797-0138 or Adjutant Bob Meola at 732674-7504. Semper Fi
October Programs at the Berkeley
Branch of the Ocean County Library
October 11, 2pm--Adult Craft/Pumpkin Candles--Come
to the library to make your own cinnamon pumpkin candle.
Please bring a small pumpkin. Other materials provided.
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October 18, 6:30-7:30pm--When Cranberries Were King
In New Jersey--The story of the beginning and rise of the
cranberry industry in New Jersey as told through the
backdrop of Whitesbog; the largest cranberry farm in the
state during the first half of the twentieth century.
October 27, 6:30pm--Halloween Stories & Craft--Come in
costume for some (not so) spooky stories and a fun craft.
Ages 5-9. REG
The Berkeley branch is located at 30 Station Road in
Bayville, NJ 08721. Information about these events can be
found at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or 732-269-2144.
"Too Much Stuff?"
Stuff" Meetings
and
"Enough
For people who want to clean up to those living
with overwhelming clutter, "Too Much Stuff?" group will
help individuals understand why people acquire/hold on to
too many possessions and learn ways to support a healthier
lifestyle. The meetings are 1 pm on the first and third
Wednesdays of each month. "Enough Stuff" meetings are 1
pm on the third Wednesday of each month. Participants are
family members of individuals who are finders/keepers
(formerly known as people living with hoarding disorder).
Coping strategies, resources, education and other topics are
covered. Meetings are at the Mental Health Association in
Atlantic County, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 8,
Galloway. No cost to attend. Call Carolyn at 609 652-3800
ext. 303 or cquinn@mhanj.org.

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OCTOBER 2016
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Spooky Truths Regarding Halloween
Safety On and Off the Road
For some, the magic of Halloween is veiled in the
mystery of faces covered by frightening masks or the glee
of toddlers dressed in cute costumes. For others, it's the trick
-or-treating, classroom dress-up parties or family trips to a
neighborhood haunted house.
For moms and dads, often there is a fine line
between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially
when it comes to road and pedestrian safety.
In 2013, an estimated 6,100 pedestrian deaths and
160,000 medically consulted nonfatal injuries occurred
among pedestrians in motor vehicle incidents, according to
Injury Facts 2015, the statistical report on unintentional
injuries created by the National Safety Council.
NSC research revealed the reasons for pedestrian
deaths and injuries varied by age. Darting or running into
the road accounted for about 70 percent of pedestrian deaths
or injuries for those age 5 to 9 and about 47 percent of
incidents for those 10 to 14.
In the U.S., October ranked No. 2 in motor vehicle
deaths by month. The NSC list put August first, with 3,370
deaths, followed by October, 3,200, and September, 3,170.
Follow These Ghoulishly Good Best Practices
To help ensure adults and children have a safe
holiday, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has
compiled a list of Halloween Safety Tips, including do's and
don'ts on the trick-or-treat trail:
 A parent or responsible adult should always accompany
young children on the neighborhood rounds
 If your older children are going alone, plan and review
the route that is acceptable to you
 Agree on a specific time when children should return
home
 Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter
a home or car for a treat
Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices
down, keep heads up and walk, don't run, across the street.
NSC offers the following safety tips for parents – and anyone who plans to be on the road during trick-or-treat hours:
Safety Tips for Motorists
 Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and
curbs
 Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully
 At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children
in dark clothing
Trick-or-Treating
 Instruct your children to travel only in familiar, well-lit
areas and avoid trick-or-treating alone
 Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return
home
 Teach your children to never enter a stranger's home
Costumes
 All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fireresistant
 If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective
tape to their costumes and bags to make sure they are
visible
 When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first
Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent
skin and eye irritation
Article courtesy of National Safety Council. http://ow.ly/
Q1QA304L7kr
Pinkalicious, The Musical
Pinkalicious, The Musical, Saturday, October
29 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Main Stage. Tickets: $22$18 (orchestra/mezzanine). Five Nights of Fun Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from
her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s
office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from
head to toe - a dream come true for this pink-loving
enthusiast.
But when her hue goes too far,
only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this
predicament.
For concert tickets, call the
Grunin Center Box Office
at Ocean County College,
732-255-0500 or visit http://
grunincenter.org. For information on Dinner/Shows
and Receptions, call the
Box Office.

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Bay Atlantic Symphony 2016/2017
Season Opener at Stockton University's
Performing Arts Center
The Bay Atlantic Symphony will open its 2016-17
subscription concert season with a concert of masterpieces
by Tchaikovsky and Mozart on Sunday, October 30, at 2
p.m., at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center,
101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway Township, N.J.
Under the direction of Music Director Jed Gaylin,
the concert will be one of contrasts. Tchaikovsky's suave,
charming, spirited Serenade for Strings comes from a
composer known for works full of passion and brooding.
Mozart's Requiem, his last work, is fierce and intense in
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contrast to the transparency and verve of
many of his works. The Requiem will
feature
soprano
Natalie
Conte,
mezzo-soprano Jessica Renfro, tenor
Gran Wilson, and bass-baritone Robert
Cantrell, with Choral Arts of South
Jersey and Stockton Chorale.
The concert will also be
presented in a Red Carpet Evening at
the Landis Theater, 830 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland, on Saturday, October 29, at 8
p.m. That concert will inaugurate the
historic 1937-vintage Art Deco theater
as the Bay Atlantic Symphony's new
Cumberland County performance home.
For this season's subscription concert
series, reduced ticket prices—$30 per
concert plus service charges —will be
for all seats in both venues, subsidized
by the generosity of sponsorship by
Woodruff Energy. Group and student
rates are also available.
Tickets for the Stockton
performance may be ordered by calling
the Stockton University Performing Arts
Center box office at (609) 652-9000.
For the Landis Theater performance,
call (866) 811-4111, or visit THE
SPOTmarketplace located at 618 E.
Landis Avenue in Vineland, N.J.,(856)
839-2825.
All Bay Atlantic Symphony
performances will be preceded one hour
prior to starting time with a
"Pre-Concert Conversation with the
Maestro." The Symphony's lectures are
free and open to the public.
These concerts are also made
possible through funding from the New
Jersey State Council on the Arts and the
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.
The Symphony's value to the
community goes far beyond performing
great music. As a cultural centerpiece,
the BAS is a treasured music education resource. By
creating meaningful, interactive music experiences for
children, adults, the visually-impaired, veterans, and seniors
with limited mobility, the BAS strives to create vibrant
communities rooted in the love of music. The New Jersey
State Council on the Arts has honored Bay Atlantic
Symphony with a 2017 Citation of Excellence, which
denotes arts programs and projects that receive the Council's
highest
possible
assessment. To
learn
more,
visit BayAtlanticSymphony.org, call (856) 451-1169, or visit
them on Facebook.
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OCTOBER 2016
Holiday Craft Fair
A Holiday Craft Fair will be held on Saturday,
November 12th at the Forked River Presbyterian Church
from 9 AM to 2 PM.
CRAFT vendors are welcome. You can rent our
six foot table for $20 (a second table is only $15). Contact
the church office at 609-693-5624 on Mon.– Fri. from 9
AM to 1 PM for a registration form. Space is limited, so
register early.
Featured are baked goods and gift items for the
holidays.
Delicious home baked Thanksgiving pies and other
desserts are ready for your Thanksgiving dinner. Take
home a quart of homemade soup and homemade pesto.
Beautiful hand crafted items and vendors’ crafts
are available for holiday gifts.
Also featured are: Amahoro Jewelry, Books, Toys,
and much more for your holiday shopping list.
Take a break and enjoy a lunch of chili, hot dogs,
hot and cold beverages, and dessert. Kids can make a craft
project while you shop.
We are located at 131 North Main Street (Route 9)
where EVERYONE is welcome. Admission is free.
Everything Eventually Ends Up in the
Water
The Barnegat Bay Partnership is hosting a FREE
presentation entitled Everything Eventually Ends Up in the
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Water by Mike and Debbie Bennett of Boating Education
and Rescue (a nonprofit organization dedicated to
environmental education) on October 18th from 7:00 to
8:00 p.m. in the Green Room at the Toms River Library.
This fun, interactive, eye-opening program is appropriate
for all ages.
Using an entertaining approach that includes magic
tricks, Mike and Debbie will show you the impact of
“people” pollution on the Barnegat Bay ecosystem and
marine life. The program will start with a documentary
video about how “Inky the Whale,” a baby pygmy sperm
whale stranded on the Jersey shore, was rescued, diagnosed,
treated, and released. Throughout the program there will be
an emphasis on what you can do to make a difference for
cleaner water.
Mike and Debbie Bennett are certified Barnegat
Bay Volunteer Master Naturalists and certified educators
with the Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs program. Since
2010, they have educated over 15,000 people (ages 4 to
100) through their environmental, boating safety (including
green boating practices), and recreational programs, which
are all designed to help people make responsible decisions
about the environment.
Seating is limited. RSVP
if you plan to attend by emailing
or calling Mary Judge
( mjudge@ocean.edu; 732-9148102).

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CHURCH DIRECTORY
Crossbridge Community
Church of Ocean County
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
541 LIBERTY WAY
LANOKA HARBOR
120 North Main Street
Village Green Shopping Center, Forked River, NJ
WORSHIP SERVICE
10:30 AM
609-549-1213
Worship Service 10:30 AM
Sunday School 9:15 AM
Sunday Bible School at 9:30 AM
communitychristianchurchnj.org
Proclaiming the Forgiveness of Jesus Christ
Rev. Dr. Lou Saldiveri, Pastor
www.crossbridgeofocean.org
609-242-3740
Forked River
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday Worship 10 AM
Sunday School 10 AM
www.forkedriverpres.org
609-693-5624
Wed. Night Awana & Youth Group
6:15 pm
Please Inquire for Home Bible Studies
2206 Lacey Road, Forked River
(APPOX. 4 MILES WEST OF GSP)
VILLAGE LUTHERAN CHURCH
ST. STEPHEN’S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
saintstephenswaretown.org
Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 10 am
“A Spirit-Filled Bible Believing
Church!”
JOHN CARHART, PASTOR
(609) 693-6228
Sunday Worship 10 AM
131 North Main Street,
Forked River, NJ 08731
The Rev. Terry Lee Martin, Rector
www.ECCBayville.org
LACEY CHRISTIAN
ASSEMBLY
Rev. Dr. Terry L. Chapman
367 Route 9, Waretown, NJ
Phone: 609-698-8561
Sunday Services: 8 & 10 a.m.
Church School: 9:45 a.m.
331 Wheaton Ave.
Bayville
732-269-5690
701 Western Boulevard, Lanoka Harbor
609-693-1333
www.villagelutheranchurch.net
Sept-June Worship
Saturday: 5:30PM
Sunday: 9AM &
11AM
Sunday School: 9AM
Bereavement Support Group
The group will meet on Friday, October 28th.. Dr.
Anthony Lipari, FCM will give the presentation and
have group discussion with a question and answer
session.
Social time with refreshments follows. Meeting
are held in Deerfield Hall, Crestwood Village VI, 6
Congasia Rd., Whiting from 1-3 in the D & E
room. Everyone is welcome not just Village VI residents.
The schedule for the rest of this session is November 18th,
due to Thanksgiving and December 16th due to Christmas.
The group would like to send their deepest
sympathy to the family and friends of Ann Wonica. An
Autumn Tea is planned at Good Shepherd church, 1890
Whitesville Rd., Toms River. at 1pm. for details on tea or
support group call Rosie (732) 881-1044 please just leave
your name and number and I will get back to you.
Seniors Citizens Club Events
BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 22, 9
Summer Worship
starts 6/19/16
Saturday: 5:30PM
Sunday: 8:30AM
& 10AM
am to 11. The cost of this breakfast is only $4.00 can you
believe
that.
You
will
be
served
French
toast, limited sausage, orange juice and coffee or tea. We
will have our round tables set up for you so you can bring
your friends or make new ones. We hope to see you there.
MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN, with Jennifer
Garner and Queen Latifah, and the dinner will be a
surprise!! We will let you know soon. This is a religious
drama and is a true story about a mom and her 12 year old
daughter who has a serious illness. Some of our people
have requested this movie so we are showing it due to
popular demand. See we do LISTEN. It's rated PG and 109
minutes. The dinner will be served at 5 pm and movie will
start at 6 pm. The price is the usual $6.00 for movie and
dinner and $2.00 for movie. Round tables for you to eat and
chat with your friends, coffee and cake for all to enjoy.
BYOB.
Tickets will be sold Mondays 10-11 and 5-6. Any questions
call Jerry 732-350-0230 ext 15.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Mark R. Vogel
foodforthoughtonline.net
Get a Leg Up
The leg meat of the animals we customarily utilize
as food is often under-appreciated, misunderstood, and
erroneously maligned.
Targeted by American food
neurotics, aided and abetted by culinary ignorance and
arcane nomenclature, the leg has remained shrouded in
fat-phobia and mystery. Let’s jettison the irrationalities and
clarify what’s left. Maybe you’ll become a leg-man too.
The first issue we must untangle is the language.
Many times the leg is not referred to as the “leg.” If you’ve
ever had roast beef, most London broils, round steak; top,
bottom, or eye-round roast, veal scaloppini, or ham, you’ve
consumed the upper hind leg of the animal. The shank is
the lower part of the leg, and the source for ham hocks,
lamb shank, and osso buco (made from veal shank).
Next is the baseless paranoia running rampant (no
pun intended), in our society about leg meat and fat. Beef
round is one of the leaner cuts on the steer. Each ounce of
round steak has only one gram of saturated fat. One ounce
of veal round has only a third of a gram of saturated fat.
But it’s chicken legs that fat-phobes usually have a
knee-jerk reaction to. Chicken legs are particularly feared
because of additional irrational anxieties associated with
“dark” or “red” meat. There is nothing inherently unhealthy
in the biochemistry that causes some meat to be darker.
Red meat is red because of myoglobin, an iron containing
protein that transfers oxygen from the blood to the muscles.
Muscles which are used more will contain more myoglobin
(since they require more oxygen), and will be redder or
darker in color. A chicken uses its legs far more than its
breast muscles and hence, they are darker. As for the fat,
according to Perdue’s website, four ounces of cooked,
skinless chicken thighs have only three grams of saturated
fat and a roasted chicken leg only 1.5 grams, so if you ask
me, the anti-dark-meat camp doesn’t have a leg to stand on.
The last leg of our discussion is deciphering
whether a particular meat is tough or tender since this will
influence the cooking method employed. Tender cuts of
meat, i.e., less exercised muscles, such as the rib, loin, or
tenderloin, require dry heat cooking methods such as
grilling, broiling, roasting, and sautéing. Tougher cuts of
meat are muscles that receive more exercise such as the
legs. They require moist heat methods such as braising and
stewing, which facilitate the tenderization of the meat.
There are exceptions however, the ideal example being leg
of lamb. Because a lamb is an immature sheep, its leg is
tenderer than the leg of a cow or pig. Thus you can apply
dry heat methods to a leg of lamb as in the below recipe.
Chicken legs are also not nearly as tough as their
four-legged counterparts and can be cooked by either dry or
wet heat methods. Roast beef, from the round, is roasted,
but because it is sliced thin, the texture is less of an issue.
Cubed meat from the round however, is best stewed. Veal
scaloppini, again from the round, is tender due to the
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animal’s age and because it is pounded thin. It is best
sautéed. The shanks of all the four-legged critters however
are always tough and must rely on braising for their
succulence.
The benefit of leg meat is it tastes great. If cooked
right it can be juicy and unctuous. It is also less expensive
than many other cuts. Finally, depending on the animal it
comes from, its age, and how it is fabricated, it is amenable
to a wide variety of cooking techniques and preparations.
Get a kick out of this recipe:
MARINATED LEG OF LAMB
Serves 8 - 10.
This recipe comes from Simply Irresistible: Easy,
Elegant, Fearless, Fussless Cooking, by Sheilah Kaufman
2/3 cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon oregano
3 bay leaves, crumbled
1 cup thinly sliced onions
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6 - 7 lbs leg of lamb, boned, butterflied, and trimmed of fat
For the marinade combine the olive oil, lemon
juice, salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, bay leaves, onion, and
garlic in a large shallow glass baking dish. Marinate the
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ride. In most cases the dispatcher will try to accommodate
you and another rider going to the same polling station.
Therefore, calling at least a day before to make a reservation
is recommended. Please call between 7:00 AM and 4:00
PM on weekdays to make a reservation. A friendly
courteous driver will arrive at your curb. The vehicle does
not have provisions for wheelchair accessibility. However,
if needed, the driver will gladly provide assistance into and
out of the vehicle. Please advise the dispatcher that
assistance will be needed. The driver will wait for you at
the polling station and bring you back home.
This service is provided by Lacey Courier &
Transportation Company, Inc. Lacey Transportation is a
full service courier and livery service based in Forked
River, NJ. Servicing most of Ocean County since 1970.
Most areas of Ocean County can reach Lacey
Transportation by 1-800-TAXICAB or 609-693-2939 or
www.laceytransportation.biz.
Pieceful Shores Quilter's Guild News for
October
Continued from Page 37 ~ FOOD FOR THOUGHT
lamb in the refrigerator overnight or up to three days,
turning the meat a few times a day. Preheat your grill or the
broiler in your oven. Without drying the meat off, place it
on a rack about 4 inches from the heat in the broiler or on
your grill. Sprinkle the meat with salt and broil for about
fifteen minutes. Turn the meat over, sprinkle with more salt
and broil or grill another fifteen minutes or until desired
doneness. To serve, slice the meat against the grain into
thin slices and place on a serving platter.
Free Ride to Polling Station
Call for a free ride to the polls on Election Day,
November 8th. Transportation to and from your designated
polling stations location is free. As a free public service;
since 1992, transportation has been provided for presidential
elections only. This s provided as a free transportation
service to registered voter who might not be able to get to
the polls by any other means.
The transportation service is able to cover a larger
area of Ocean County. A fleet of vehicles covers most of
Ocean County on any given day with the highest volume of
services between Toms River and Stafford Township. Many
agencies and organizations are closed on Election Day;
therefore, transportation will have its fleet available to
service voters on Election Day.
When you call to reserve transportation, a
dispatcher will take some information in order to arrange a
On Wednesday afternoon October 19 at 1pm our
members will present fall and Halloween projects. On
Thursday evening at 7pm Lynn Hannigan from Atco will be
discussing quilting tips and have fabric fat quarters for
purchase.
The Pieceful Shores Quilter's guild meets on the
3rd Wednesday at 1pm and the 4th Thursday at 7pm at 25
Pine Street in Manahawkin until the new community center
is finished. Visiting quilters and guests are always
welcome. Call Helen at 609 971-2798 or Yvonne at 609
242-5449 for more information.
In preview for next month....
Frank Lewicki and members of the Disabled
American Veterans of Lacey will attend our November 17th
meeting at 7pm at the CC to receive the quilts we have
made during the year.
Tenth Annual High Tides Striper
Tournament
The Tenth Annual High Tides Striper Tournament
will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016. This is a boat
only tournament. Entry fee is $60 per angler. First Prize is
$4000.
Captain’s Meeting to be held on Friday, November
11 at 7 pm. Fishing to be held on Saturday, November 12
with scales open from 3 pm - 5 pm for weigh-in at Lacey
Elks.
Elk members with boats at the marina who
participate in the tournament, will be allowed to keep their
boats in the water until November 13, 2016, with a good
luck message from our Dock Master.
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
The Lanoka Harbor Vol. Fire Co. will hold a
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner (includes salad and bread) on
November 13 from 4-8 PM. Adults $10 & children $7;
BYOB.

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Girl Scout Fall Product Sale Program
Begins October 1 With Fabulous New
Offerings
Fall is upon us and that means it’s time for the Girl
Scout Fall Product Sale Program! From October 1 through
November 27, 2016, Girl Scouts in Monmouth and Ocean
counties will sell a variety of nuts, candy, magazines and
photo keepsake books. While the girls delight in selling and
we indulge in these delicious treats, the benefits of the fall
product sale program extend far beyond the autumn season.
Also, this year for the first time, customers can go
online to buy any product sold nationwide during the Fall
Product Sale, even if it’s not available on the local order
sheet. They just need to ask a Girl Scout for a link to the
girl’s personal online store.
Girl Scout product sale activities feature
age-appropriate lessons that combine business basics with
the fun commonly associated with Girl Scouts. The program
builds financial literacy and leadership skills as girls
actively make discoveries and decisions about marketing,
budgeting, customer service and goal setting. When you
purchase a can of pistachios from a Girl Scout, you’re
helping her learn the skills she needs to grow into the
strong, independent woman she was born to be.
Additionally, the fall product sale program
provides a jump start at the beginning of the Girl Scout year
for girls to work towards reaching the goals that they have
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set for themselves. When our girls dream, they dream big.
Whether it’s a trip overseas, an environmental awareness
program or a week at summer day camp, girls decide on a
goal, assess the funds necessary to achieve that goal and
work together to make it happen. Parents appreciate the
program for both the life lessons taught to their daughters,
as well as the goals and dreams the girls are able to achieve
that might otherwise be out of reach financially.
Girl Scout product sales also support other
community organizations and our military. The Girl Scouts
of the Jersey Shore will continue its “Jersey Shore Cares”
program in partnership with the Food Bank of Monmouth
and Ocean Counties developed as a service project where
each troop/group can donate product sale items to
worthwhile causes. Girl Scouts in our community will also
send nuts, candy and cookies to soldiers overseas.
For a full list of products and other fall product sale
program information www.jerseyshoregirlscoutnuts.com.
BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS
MONTH

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Turn Yard Waste into Gardener's
Gold - Compost
By Melinda Myers
Save time and money by turning landscape
trimmings into a valuable soil amendment.
The idea is simple, just collect disease- and
insect-free plant debris into a heap and let it decompose into
a fine, nutrient rich material that helps improve the soil.
Don't add meat, dairy, invasive plants, weeds that have gone
to seed or perennial weeds that can take root and grow in
your compost pile.
Speed things up by layering yard waste with soil or
compost, adding a bit of fertilizer to each layer and
moistening to a consistency of a damp sponge. Further
speed up the process by making the pile at least three-feet
tall and wide.
Turn the pile as time allows, moving the more
decomposed materials from the center to the outside of the
pile. It's a great work out and speeds up the decomposition.
The more effort you put into composting the sooner you
have rich organic matter for your garden.
Build the pile in a location that is convenient for
adding raw materials and harvesting the finished compost.
Consider placing the pile near a water source to make
moistening the pile easier. Avoid poorly drained locations
that may lead to the pile of compost becoming
waterlogged. Soggy materials break down more slowly and
may smell.
Enclose the pile in a bin to keep the process neat
and tidy. Purchase a compost bin or make your own from
fencing, concrete reinforcement wire or old heat-treated
pallets.
Single bin wire composters are easy to assemble
and move. Enclosed bins keep materials out of sight and
neighbors or less enthusiastic family members happy. Look
for bins of sturdy UV resistant materials, ventilation for
efficient composting and designed for easy loading and
unloading.
Tumbler composters are great for small spaces and
make loading, unloading and turning much easier. The
closed system also keeps out rodents, wildlife and pets. Add
garden waste, keep it consistently moist and give it a
turn. Continually adding fresh material slows the process,
but you will still end up with good compost. Speed up
decomposition with two tumblers. Fill one tumbler with
plant waste and let it cook, while collecting fresh materials
in the second. Not enough room for two? Try
the
Dual-Batch Compost Tumbler (gardeners.com),
Compost Twin or other tumbler system with two individual
bins mounted on one support. Further speed up results with
an insulated unit like the Jorafoam Composter 125. The
insulation ensures compost reaches higher temperatures for
more efficient composting.
And don't let cold temperatures or a lack of space
stop you. Everyone can convert kitchen scraps into
nutrient-rich compost with the help of red worms. Convert
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a plastic container filled with shredded paper into a home
for the worms and place to recycle plant based food
scraps. Or dress things up with a stylish bin like the green
Worm Farm Composter and move the worms indoors for
convenient recycling.
Photo credit: Gardener's Supply Company
Photo Caption: Tumbler composters are great for small
spaces and make loading, unloading and turning much easier.
Add finished compost to your vegetable and annual
gardens every spring to help build healthy soil and a
productive and beautiful garden. Or spread a one-inch layer
over the soil surface of perennials gardens every year or two
to keep your flowers looking their best.
As you clear out the summer garden, put all that
green debris to work. Convert it to rich compost for next
year's garden. Then enjoy the many benefits it will have on
your landscape.
Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture
experience and has written over 20 gardening books,
including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great
Courses "How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For
Everyone" DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda's
Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist
and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and
was commissioned by Gardener's Supply Company for her
expertise to write this article. Myers' web site
is www.melindamyers.com.
QVC Bus Trip
Sat., Oct. 15th, 2016, - A Fabulous Shopping Day hosted by CONTACT of Ocean/Mon. Counties, the 24/7
Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotline. $75 Ticket includes
round trip bus fare to QVC outlet store, Frazer, PA, lunch at
Buca di Beppo & more shopping time at QVC gift shop in
studio park.
Bus departs Toms River Presbyterian Church, 1070
Hooper Ave., 8am sharp, arrives home approx. 6:30pm. Call
732-240-6104 or mail checks to CONTACT, P.O. Box
1121, Toms River, NJ 08754.

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We have seen a lot of this lately.
Contact us today for information on Fleas.
Let us put an end to the scratch.
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718 North Main St.
Lanoka Harbor, NJ. 08734
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Dental Phobia
Today, dental procedures are truly pain free;
however, just the thought of being examined can make
some people feel extremely stressed. This is termed “dental
phobia”. A phobia is an intense, unreasonable fear. People
with dental phobia often put off routine care for years or
even decades. They will put up with gum infections
(periodontal disease), pain, or even broken and unsightly
teeth. It has been estimated that about 30 million to 40
million people delay dental treatment. People often use the
words "anxiety" and "phobia" to mean the same thing, but
they are different. Those with dental anxiety will have a
sense of uneasiness; dental phobia is a more serious
condition. It's an intense fear or dread. People with dental
phobia aren't merely anxious. They are terrified or panic
stricken.
Avoiding the dentist may have emotional costs as
well. Discolored or damaged teeth can make people
self-conscious and insecure. They smile less or keep their
mouths partly closed when they speak. Some people can
become so embarrassed about how their teeth look that their
personal and professional lives begin to suffer. There is
often a serious loss of self-esteem.
Dental phobia, like other disorders, can be treated.
Without treatment, dental phobia is likely to get worse over
time. That's partly because emotional stress can make dental
visits more uncomfortable than they need to be. This means
they may feel pain at lower levels than other people. They
may need extra anesthetic, pre-medication, or other
comforting treatments.
Causes of Dental Anxiety and Phobia
People develop dental anxieties and phobias for many
different reasons.
Pain — Negative past experiences — In a survey of
people who had not seen a dentist for 12 months, 6%
reported fear of pain as the main reason. The fear of pain is
most common in adults 24 years and older. This may be
because their early dental visits happened before many of
the advances in "pain-free" dentistry.
Feelings of helplessness and loss of control — Many
people develop phobias about situations such as flying in an
airplane in which they feel they have no control. It's
common for people to feel helpless and out of control,
which may trigger anxiety.
Embarrassment — People may feel ashamed or
embarrassed to have a stranger looking inside the mouth.
This may be a particular problem if they're self-conscious
about how their teeth look.
Anyone who has had pain or discomfort during previous
dental procedures is likely to be more anxious the next time
around.
There isn't a clear boundary that separates
"normal" anxiety from phobia. Everyone has fears and
concerns and copes with them in different ways. However,
the prospect of dental work does not need to fill you with
terror. If it does, then you may need some help overcoming
the fears.
If this describes you, you need to tell your dentist
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about your feelings,
concerns and fears. I
assure you, he or she
will absolutely help
you overcome these
feelings.
Please e-mail ANY
dental related
questions to:
Gentle Dental
Providers LLC
1044 Lacey Road,
Forked River, NJ
609-994-3880
Dr. J.G. Rainieri
Dentistry can really be a pleasant experience: Let us show
you how...
Mail questions to: gentledental@mail.com.
Wellness Groups
On Thursdays at 5:30 and Tuesdays at 4:15 pm and
5:45 pm groups meet at the Journey to Wellness Center, 226
Route 37 West Unit #14, Toms River. Women's Wellness
Group meets Tuesdays at 5:45 pm. Weekly topics change/
view online using Facebook: Mental Health Association
in Ocean county - JTW. Call 732-914-1546.

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Co-ed Recreation Basketball League
Registration Begins
St. Francis Community Center located 4700 Long
Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, is announcing the
following registration dates for this year’s Recreation
Basketball League. The Recreation League is co-ed and
open to ages 8 – 14 (must be in grades 3 through 8) and
registration takes place on Wednesday, October 12 or
Wednesday, October 19; from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
During registration we will present a parent
orientation that will be held on the hour and half-hour. One
parent must attend the orientation in order to register your
child. All children must be registered in order to participate
in group practices.
The evaluation dates and times are as follows: ·
Grades 3 & 4 - Friday, October 28, from 4:30 – 5:15 PM;
and Saturday, October 29, from 9:30 – 10:15 AM. · Grades
5 & 6 - Friday, October 28, from 5:30 – 6:15 PM; and
Saturday, October 29 from 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. · Grades
7 & 8 - Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 – 7:30 PM.
Attendance to all practices is mandatory in order for
participants to be placed on a team. Grades 3 & 4 as well as
grades 5 & 6 are tentatively scheduled to be placed
mid-November and games will begin December 10. Grades
7 & 8 will be placed early December and games will begin
January 6, 2017.
If you are interested in volunteering or want to
sponsor a team please call the Center for more information.
For information for St. Francis Basketball League
Registration or other programs at St. Francis Community
Center visit online at www.stfranciscenterlbi.org or facebook.com/stfrancislbi or call 609-494-8861.
Halloween Themed Shows and More at
Novins Planetarium at OCC
“Fright Light,” “Scary Stories,” kids shows, and
more are featured at the Robert J. Novins
Planetarium throughout October!
Enjoy a celestial
experience at the Novins Planetarium (Bldg #13) on the
Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive, Toms
River, NJ.
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION! Please call for
descriptions.
(KIDS) Laser Fright Fun – Mon, Oct 10 at 11:30 a.m.;
Sat, Oct 8, Oct 15, and Oct 22 at 11:30 a.m.; Wed, Oct 12 at
11:30 a.m.; and Sat, Oct 29 at 2:00 p.m.
(KIDS) PJ Night: Host a Little Ghost & the Story of the
Magical Mums – Sat, Oct 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Sat, Oct
29 at 11:30 a.m.
Scary Stories in the Stars – Sat, Oct 8, Oct 15, and Oct
29 at 7:00 p.m.; and Fri, Oct 14 at 7:00 p.m.
(TEENS & ADULTS) Laser Fright Light – Sat, Oct 8 at
8:00 p.m.; Sat, Oct 15, Oct 22, and Oct 29 at 8:30 p.m.;
Wed, Oct 12 at 2:00 p.m.; and Fri, Oct 14 at 8:30 p.m.
KIDS SHOWS
The Stars from My Backyard – Mon, Oct 10; Sat, Oct
8, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29; and Wed, Oct 12 at 12:30
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p.m. Beginning with a beautiful sunrise, children learn
about the sun, moon, weather, constellations, and planets
visible in the current sky. Along the way, fun stories, songs,
and even a passing rainstorm help make this an exciting
introduction to the sky for young children.
Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef – Sat, Oct
8 and Oct 22 at 2:00 p.m. Young visitors will be
transported to a tropical reef where they will join Jake and
Shorty, two adventurous and humorous fish, on an animated
quest to restore the magic of their reef that will protect it
from man’s destruction. In order to do this, they must
learn how to “touch the moon!” Children will witness a one
of a kind underwater world that is full of adventure, danger,
and riddles. In addition, you’ll spend time under the
Planetarium stars, as our live presenter shows you how to
find constellations and planets visible in New Jersey’s night
sky.
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket – Sat, Oct 15 at 2:00
p.m. Join two adventurous children as they use their
imaginations, a refrigerator box, and a helpful animated
astronomy book to take a tour of the solar system. Travel
with them to the planets and learn why each one of them is
unique to the other. Our live presenter will provide a brief
tour of the night sky over New Jersey so children can learn
where to look for some of the constellations and visible
planets of the season.
AUTUMN LASER SHOWS: With a laser system capable
of covering the entire dome with spectacular laser effects,
the Planetarium dome will fill with color and music as
brilliant lasers dance among the stars!
Laser Bon Jovi – Mon, Oct 10 at 2:00 p.m. After ushering
in the era of pop-metal with their hit singles, Bon Jovi grew
out of the big-haired ’80s to become one of the biggest
American rock bands of its time, occasionally hitting on the
Adult Contemporary charts without ever turning away from
hard rock, proving how they never lost their roots and
became second only to Bruce Springsteen in defining the
spirit and sound of New Jersey Rock ‘n’ Roll. Songs
include “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Have a Nice Day,” “I’ll Be
There for You,” “It’s My Life,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,”
“Who Says You Can’t Go Home,” “Thank You for Loving
Me,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Runaway,” “This is
Love This is Life,” and We Weren’t Born to Follow.”
Admission: (per show) $10 adults, $8 seniors
(60+) and OCC Rewards Members with card, $7 children
(12 and under). Family Pack $35 (a $41 value) includes
two adults and three children. To see more than one show
on a given day, ask for our Multi-Show Discount!
To purchase tickets, visit the Novins Planetarium
webpage at www.ocean.edu. Tickets also go on sale at the
door ½ hour before our first show. We accept all major
credit cards. Sorry, we are unable to
accept checks.
For recorded show information,
call 732-255-0342. For the latest news,
events, trailers, and schedules,
visit www.ocean.edu or like us on Facebook or follow us Twitter.